What's On and Things To Do Around West Yorkshire

Settle down with a hot cuppa and a gripping read in Nostell’s second-hand book shop. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 12 - 4pm from Saturday 14 April until Sunday 28 October 2018. You’ll find many titles to choose from at very reasonable prices.

Visit this brand new exhibition to discover how Thomas Chippendale made his name: from the publication of his pattern book of furniture designs to masterminding entire rooms in the latest 18th century fashions for Rowland Winn at Nostell.

Thomas Chippendale inspired countless designers and craftspeople to copy his styles, techniques and trademark quality. Be part of the #Chipster generation in 2018 by joining in creative workshops to make your own masterpieces.

2018 We are here ! From breath taking stunts, laugh out loud comedy to beautiful artistry, the Paulos family have created a show to give you and your family ever lasting memories. The quality goes in before our name goes on. Paulos Circus 2018 Creating Memories Tour, coming to your town soon !

Combining superb musicianship, the latest technology and a blazing light show, What the Floyd recreate the sounds of the legendary Pink Floyd. The band prides itself on meticulous attention to sonic detail and breathtaking, energetic performances. See more info at whatthefloyd.com

The Christians and Hue & Cry: Tickets avaiable.

This is 80s Night like never before! BELINDA CARLISE once said "PONTEFRACT IS A PLACE ON EARTH" and she will be joining us for some exciting evening of racing before performing some of her greatest hits!

19 April - 28 July 2018 An exhibition celebrating the ten year anniversary of The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery From the quiet philanthropy of the Burton Family to the incisive vision of its Keeper, Dr Hilary Diaper, this exhibition celebrates the remarkable efforts to create a public space for the University

Come and see the best contemporary art being produced in the North of England in this major new exhibition. Open to all artists who were born, studied or reside in the region, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is the largest open prize dedicated to Northern art.

Bingley Little Theatre present Noel Coward’s comedy "Nude With Violin" where the death of a world famous artist brings a mixed crowd of relatives, a business manager and a whole range of extraordinary characters to his flat for the reading of the will. Reputations are arranged and rearranged during the evening.

Join us in 2018 as we celebrate 300 years since the birth of Thomas Chippendale, one of the most influential English designers in history.

Enjoy an hour’s walk around Nostell’s picturesque parkland. Get some free exercise with a gentle stroll around the park led by our experienced walk leader. Join the group of regular walkers to take in the changing seasons and enjoy a cuppa in the cafe each week. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome.

The Caphouse Coal Race is a traditional coal-carrying race event held this year on Saturday 26th May for Men, Women and Children. Men carry 50kg of coal, women 20kg, youths10kg and children 5kg in weight.

Farsley Farmers Market is a free, Community event which runs all year round on 4th Saturday of every month, in St Johns Hall & Grounds. Find produce stalls Outdoors and Crafters Indoors plus activities, refreshments and toilets. Resident inside is FriendsofStJohn’s Book Sale and St John’s Kitchen. Sat.

Your favourite superheroes will be flying in to bring daring tales of adventure to life. Be inspired to create your own superhero escapade and everyone dressed as their favourite Superhero gets a discount!

24 artists in a six mile radius of Wetherby will be opening their studios over two weekends in May. 19th and 20th May and 26th, 27th and 28th May 10 – 5 pm.

Catch all the action of the play-off final at Leeds’ ultimate entertainment destination. The Live Bar will be offering a cash bar to spectators on the day.

Watch the Champions League Final on the biggest indoor screen in Leeds. 60 seats are available for football fans to pre-book to watch Real Madrid v Liverpool in a roped off, private area of the Live Bar.

More than ‘just another food festival’, The Great British Food Festival combines the nation’s love of great food and drink with some of the country’s most treasured locations, providing a unique opportunity to explore new flavours and beautiful venues, all at the same time!

Come and explore this beautiful medieval church and the old village of Kirkthorpe as well as a chance to buy good quality spring/summer plants. There will be guided tours available and a chance to climb the bell tower and try bell ringing. Enjoy a cuppa and home made cake in the cafe.

Nine Below Zero “Live at the Marquee” Tour. Artists performing: Nine Below Zero.: Tickets avaiable.

Hell’s Circus is Coming to the Bigtop ! Paulos Circus will be playing host to ’’Hell’s Circus’’ From fire eaters, axes & whips, pole dancer to a potty mouth clown and lots of audience participation This is an 18+ event, ID may be required.

As part of a small group, with lots of help on hand from our resident expert MC Woodcrafts, you can create and craft your own natural wooden creation to take home. All tools and materials are provided. Discover the woodlands ecology and good green woodwork practices.

Once again you can help raise funds to keep the village blooming.This plant sales is held each year in the car park.

Make this half term go with a bang! It’s all about gunpowder, castles and siege warfare. Have a go on the artillery range and join in some explosive science workshops.

Have fun planting your own seeds and watching them grow. Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty planting seeds with help from our volunteers. There are beans and pumpkin seeds to plant that you can take home to care for. Watch as your seeds grow into something tasty to eat, or carve a scary face in y.

Join in this free weekly 5km timed run through the parkland, which is open to everyone, free, safe and easy to take part in. People of every ability are encouraged to get involved; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; all are welcome.

Musicals Rock! takes you on a journey through the highlights of some of the world’s most-loved musicals. As the rock world comes crashing into stage musicals the result is wonderful, spectacular and sometimes off the wall. Featuring music from Mamma Mia!

Join the weekly junior parkrun, a timed 2km run for children aged 4 - 14. It’s open to all, free, safe and easy to take part in - what are you waiting for' Starting from the Stables the 2km course takes you up to Obelisk Lodge and back through Nostell’s woodland and rolling parkland.

Charity car boot sale on Sunday 27th May 2018. Held every last Sunday in the month, May to August. has been running for ten years very successfully. Phone 01484 684924. Booking advisable. Hot food and drinks available. Toilet facilities. Disabled parking. Stall holders to arrive 10.30am and buyers 10.45am.

The Beat Starring Dave Wakeling. Artists performing: The Beat starring Dave Wakeling.: Tickets avaiable.

Alexander O’Neal, Aswad, Omar, Gwen Dickey (Rose Royce), Janet Kay, Gappy Ranks, Carl Mcintosh (Loose Ends), Carroll Thompson and many more announced to perform at the Love 4 Music Festival in Huddersfield, May 2018!

Set your alarm clocks and join our local bird expert on an unmissable 4 mile walk to witness nature waking up. This guided walk takes us through the woodland to hear the sound of our feathered friends waking and joining together for an outstanding orchestral performance.

Historic picturesque 3½ acre Wharfedale garden with beech avenue, mature rhododendrons and azaleas. Gravel path from terrace leads to attractive water garden with canals set amongst woodland plantings. Walled kitchen garden and flower garden. Specialist nurseries.

Have an aspiring runner in your family aged 4-9' Come and join Ackworth Junior Runners for running fun and games on the vistas. Meeting every Monday, April - August, it’s the perfect way to get outdoors and active.

Join ride leaders from Wakefield District Cycle Forum for an easy bike ride exploring the parkland and beyond the Nostell estate. Following an experienced leader, you’ll meet new people, discover new cycle routes and explore the countryside.

Kick off your May half-term with messy fun in the adventure playground. Join in hands-on fun outdoors this bank holiday. Perfect for littlies under 5, but big kids welcome too! Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

In a very cold, grey town, not too far from here, hidden behind a crumbling wall and a thousand signs which say ‘KEEP OUT’, lives...the Selfish Giant. So selfish he shut away garden where the children used to play and cursed the town to never ending winter. Or so the story goes...

‘Whilst browsing on the internet, I found a penguinpig. A creature you could not forget, with a nose that’s just so big… ’ Phoebe reads about an exciting creature called a penguinpig on the internet. Filled with delight and intrigue, she sets off on an adventure to fi nd a penguinpig of her very own.

With top national restaurants and great family entertainment, Leisure Exchange is the place to go in Bradford this half term. Frankie and Benny’s has 40% off mains with a voucher that entitles families to best-sellers including burgers, ribs and pasta.

Learn a little about looking after the Nostell’s wildlife and explore the parkland this May half-term with a wild day outdoors. Hunt for meadow bugs in Obelisk Park and see how many creepy crawlies you can spot.

Step outdoors, let the woodland be your playground and build your very own den this spring. You can come along to one of our special den building events to get hands-on and build the best den ever.

Family friendly, make and take craft activities inspired by our Circus 250 exhibition.

Join the Nordic walking group every Tuesday for some exercise in the parkland to boost your fitness and your mood! Using the poles, you can tone the upper and lower body at the same time and burn nearly twice as many calories than ordinary walking.

Immerse yourself in an imaginative world of sculpture making. Work and play together to build sculptures inspired by artists in the park. Stack, balance, join, arrange. Always outdoors, Come Rain, Come Shine is about playful making in the fresh air.

Come along to our woodland and nature pond this May and use our newly constructed pond dipping platform to search for fascinating pond creatures. You will need to have your best spotting skills at the ready as many of these creatures are very small.

Take part in this year’s Summer of Sport and join Wakefield District Cycle Forum to test your cycle skills on the vista. Test your new found skills on the family friendly bike-only woodland cycle trails. Booking Not Needed.

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Wallers Brewery in Bradford on May 30th 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.

Get active this May half-term and explore Nostell on two wheels. Join Wakefield District Cycle Forum to test your cycle skills and pick up top tips for maintaining your bike. Don’t miss the bike-only woodland trails for a few more twists and turns. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Family volunteering is a chance for families and friends of all ages to spend time together learning new skills in the fresh air. We’ll work together come rain or shine to help keep the woodland healthy and beautiful.

Step outdoors and discover a fascinating underwater world this spring. There’s a fascinating world just waiting to be discovered under the surface of the mill pond. What water creatures will you come eye-to-eye with' This is a drop-in session, please arrive anytime between 12pm - 3pm.

Join us in The Workshop, our new creative space at Nostell for a drop-in craft session. This season we will be looking at some simple book binding methods. During your house visit, take a break to try out different craft activities in a relaxing, informal environment. Suitable for all adults.

Self portrait

Get creative this May half-term and design a Chippendale chair in the Workshop. From designing the highest quality furniture, to sourcing the latest fashions in wallpaper, textiles and fittings, Thomas Chippendale a world of interiors for Nostell.

Fun awaits in the Hidden Forest on the last Thursday of each month. Jump, laugh, make, sing and play beneath the trees in our outdoor space especially for our youngest visitors. – This event is suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs – Children must be accompanied by an adult

Test your mini raft building skills this Spring when you join in with our raft building activities. We’ll provide all the materials you need for you to have a go at building you mini raft - will it set sail or sink to the bottom of the mill pond' This is a drop-in session, please arrive anytime between...

Enjoy an hour’s walk around Nostell’s picturesque parkland. Get some free exercise with a gentle stroll around the park led by our experienced walk leader. Join the group of regular walkers to take in the changing seasons and enjoy a cuppa in the cafe each week. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome.

Experience tastes and smells of the past at these gingerbread making sessions. Our costumed volunteer will be making gingerbread the traditional way. Smell the spices and taste the finished product - how does it compare to today’s gingerbread' Booking Not Needed.

After the success of the 2017 Motown Night we have re booked the amazing Chequered Motown Band. Ticket price includes a Hog Roast Supper. ’Love Motown’ Dance the night away to the unforgettable sounds of Motown by the amazing band ’Chequered’. Tickets £22.

Aimed at beginners with little or no experience. Using documents from the archives we will explore the quirks of 17th and 18th century handwriting. You will learn how to read and transcribe documents through numerous stunning examples and hands on practice.

Join us at stage@leeds for the annual Sheppard event, which this year celebrates Britain’s leading poet-playwright.

TICKETS: £12.50 Join Europe’s Best BeeGees Tribute Band for a night to remember. Full Tribute Show & performance from Luke Flear followed by a Disco. Fancy dress welcome. DOORS OPEN: 7pm - 11:30pm - Limited Seating Available. Licenced Bar & Bar Snacks Available. (Bar open until 11:15pm).

The Districts + Special Guests. Artists performing: The Districts.: Tickets avaiable.

Step outdoors to create some wild art this Easter holiday. There are plenty of natural materials on the woodland floor to inspire your creative streak. Come along to our wild art session, scavenge for materials then weave them into a masterpiece.

The Doors Alive ( 50th Anniversary of The Doors tour of England ) + Special Guests. Artists performing: The Doors Alive.: Tickets avaiable.

Written and illustrated by Charlotte Middleton and adapted for the stage by Claire Alizon Hills, Topsy Turvy Theatre, the company who brought you Ruby Flew Too! and Isabel’s Well, proudly present the charming Christopher Nibble in a tale of dandelion daring-do!

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is our brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. They can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with friends, all the while helping raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER.

A family market to sell baby/children’s items. Prams, maternity items, clothes, shoes, toys, books, highchairs and so much more.. Come and see what bargains you can find!

Our outdoor team invite you to roll up your sleeves, become volunteers for a day and help us give nature a helping hand. Come along to a balsam bashing session and help us to rid the land of this non-native species.

70’s Night with "HE WILL ROCK YOU" a tribute show to Freddie Mercury & the Music of QUEEN plus 60’s & 70’s DJ Flashback

Join us in our monthly Life Drawing class with Gallery favourite, experienced artist and tutor, Rob Oldfield. This workshop is open to everyone, from newcomers who want to take up a hobby through to experienced artists looking to hone their sketching skills.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy is our brilliant 5k muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame. Crawl through the mud pit. Have fun with your friends. And raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER.

’The Stalls’ enters its fourth year of hosting its outdoor Makers Market on the grounds of Arts@Trinity Church, on Boar Lane in Leeds city centre. Our aim is to provide a platform for talented designers and makers (new, emerging and established) to showcase and sell their wares.

Overlooking a secluded valley, garden incl large herbaceous borders containing over 3000 varieties of perennials, shrubs and trees, many of which are unusual and drought tolerant. Ornamental pond, vegetable garden and walled terraces leading to wild flower meadow, small woodland, bog garden and wildlife lakes.

The world’s most famous brass band returns to Leeds Town Hall for a Gala Concert. Featuring the Black Dyke Band, and their star soloists plus our special guests The Yorkshire Youth Band.

An intimate 1 acre garden with steps and paths leading down to a large pond with an island, mallards and wild geese also greylags. Many varieties of Primula, candelabra and florindae and Dactylorrhiza majalis which have seeded into the lower lawn around a small pond with stream; azaleas and rhododendrons.

Celebrating the Museum’s 30th Birthday Big Miners’ Picnic Sunday 3 June 2018 On the 6th June 1988, the Yorkshire Mining Museum opened its doors to the public for the first time. 2018 marks the 30th anniversary of this important and historic event.

Lace up your trainers and prepare to take on the Race for Life Half Marathon. We will be there to support you every step of the way. So take up the challenge and together we’ll BEAT CANCER.

10k is a great step up from our 5k events. Up the challenge and take part in a Race for Life 10k event. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER.

A fantastic fundraising day out for dogs and their owners! Doggy Dash For Life Huddersfield is a sponsored 3.5 km run (or jog or walk) around the beautiful surroundings of Beaumont Park in Huddersfield.

This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER.

Fancy getting into cycling but want a gentle start' Join ride leaders from Wakefield District Cycle Forum for an easy bike ride exploring the parkland and beyond the Nostell estate. These short rides are ideal for beginners, families and those wanting to build their confidence.

Do you know how butter was traditionally made' How long did it take' How was it stored' Uncover the history of butter-making at one of these drop-in sessions. Join our volunteer in the Great Barn and try your hand at the age old tradition of butter making.

Singing songs and making music together is a fantastic way of supporting the development and well-being of children under 4 - and it’s fun for adults too!

A wonderful opportunity for mums and dads with babies  to enjoy all the joys of singing in a group in a thoroughly friendly and welcoming environment .  No singing experience (or talent!) is necessary.

Discover more about the amazing properties of herbs and how they’re used in daily life. Our volunteer will lead you on a stroll along the herb border and invite you to smell, touch and taste the herbs. A demonstration where you can see some of the garden herbs being put to good use is included.

As part of the bicentenary of the death of Humphry Repton, the landscape gardener, Dr Patrick Eyres will talk about Repton’s work in Yorkshire. There will be chance to see Repton’s Red Book for Oulton Hall that is in the WYAS collection.

Dr Hilary Diaper, former Keeper of the University Art Collection and Gallery, reminisces about the trials, tribulations and delights of organising and expanding the University’s art collection. Hilary was responsible for introducing professional standards of collection care and conservation to the Gallery.

Take a stroll with our head gardener and learn about the organic gardening principles that we use to keep the gardens looking at their best. The gardens are beginning to look at their best at this time of year, making it the perfect time to take a stroll and see their explosions of colour.

Join in fortnightly stories, crafts and outdoor activities with your mini adventurers, especially for under 5s. Each session we’ve different activities themed around a story book, from planting seeds like Mr McGregor and going on a bear hunt to making mud pies like Superworm.

Singing songs and making music together is a fantastic way of supporting the development and well-being of children under 4 - and it’s fun for adults too!

Sex Pissed Dolls. Artists performing: The Sex Pissed Dolls.: Tickets avaiable.

Mamma Mia! Kirkwood Hospice are very excited to announce their brand new ABBA meets the 70s Tribute Night for 2018. Do you fancy yourself as the next Dancing Queen? Then why not Take a Chance on us and join us at the Huddersfield YMCA, on Friday 8th June 2018.

An introduction to caring for photographs and archive documents. You will learn the basics on storage, handling, care, packaging, advice on materials to use, and sources of more information. Can bring in own photographs or archives for advice/discussion.

The Hodgetwins No Filter Tour. Artists performing: The Hodgetwins.: Tickets avaiable.

Würth Philharmonic Orchestra Stamatia Karampini - conductor Maxim Vengerov - violin Maxim Vengerov - conductor * Strauss - Overture: Die Fledermaus Bruch - Violin Concerto Saint-Saëns - Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso Tchaikovsky - Symphony No 6 *

Explore Nostell’s flora, fauna and history in this 2.5 mile guided walk across the parkland. Our knowledgeable guides will share the history and geography of the estate, from the original Augustinian priory to the architecture that you can see today including Druid’s Bridge and Robert Adam’s Obelisk...

Recycling crafts for all the family! Join fairandfunky at the gallery for a monthly SCRAPtastic session on the second Saturday of the month, starting in April 2018! Suitable for children aged 3-12 years. Parents are expected to stay with their children as they craft.

Bring the whole family to Nostell’s annual bioblitz event to help look after the resident wildlife here. Drop in throughout the day to pick up your counting sheets and head out into the gardens and parkland to spot bees, birds, butterflies and creepy crawlies.

SUN 10TH JUNE 2018 – Lightcliffe Academy Sports Centre - Doors Open 13:15 – 15:15 35+ Stalls selling excellent condition baby and children’s goods at bargain prices. Well-known brands at a fraction of high street prices. Everything imaginable for your little ones.

We’re lucky enough to have some fantastic sporting action on our doorstep in West Yorkshire. Not only do we have racing here in Pontefract, we have some world class Rugby League teams: Castleford Tigers, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Huddersfield Giants and Featherstone Rovers.

From miniscule manuscripts to massive music books, drop in to June’s Tuesday Treasure to see some of the biggest and smallest objects from our collections. Inspired by Chris Sheppard’s book, A Sense of Proportion, we will showcase some tiny treasures belonging to famous poets, past and present.

Hidden from view is an unexpected, established garden with a mature collection of unusual trees and shrubs under planted with perennials and meadow. Narrow paths lead to a cutting garden, vegetables, fruit and orchard trees. Refreshments available at Roundhay Park and Tropical World.

Belly. Artists performing: Belly.: Tickets avaiable.

Beach scene and picture for homework

In partnership with the Henry Moore Institute and Leeds Art Gallery this symposium explores the legacy of the Gregory Fellowships at the University of Leeds from 1950–80. This two day symposium brings together scholars, artists and poets to explore the impact of the Gregory Fellowships.

The contents of the studio of internationally exhibited artist Marie Walker Last who died aged 100 last year. In her honour we are holding a Studio Sale and Exhibition in beloved her Manor House Gallery Ilkley, where she exhibited several times in her lifetime.

Learn all about the Winn family’s love of horses and the hidden areas of the stable block that visitors don’t normally see.

A basic introduction into researching the history of your house and family. Suitable for absolute beginners, this workshop will guide you in finding more about the story of your home and your ancestors.

Holmfirth exhibition

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is our brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. They can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with friends, all the while helping raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy is our brilliant 5k muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame. Crawl through the mud pit. Have fun with your friends. And raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER.

130 stalls each day, 15 world food caterers, free samples, all day live inspirational cookery demos, informative talks and workshops, yoga classes, live entertainment and music, children’s activities, bars and more!

Punx Against Cancer: Tickets avaiable.

Let's Rock Leeds: Tickets avaiable.

Discover Leeds’ hidden gems this summer and raise funds for The Royal British Legion. Poppy Walk is coming to City Square on 17th June and will be the perfect way to discover the past and present of this historic city.

Join Pontefract’s 10k road race, and go the extra-mile to show you care! Whether you’re an experienced runner or you’re just starting out, put on your running shoes, grab your family and friends and give it your all to cross the finish line – all in support of The Prince of Wales Hospice.

10k is a great step up from our 5k events. Up the challenge and take part in a Race for Life 10k event. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER.

The rangers at Hardcastle Crags invite you to roll up your sleeves, become volunteers for a day and help us give nature a helping hand. Come along to a balsam bashing session and help us to rid the woodland of this non-native species.

Hedges and green oak gates enclose acre sloping garden, generously planted by nursery owners over 20yrs. A beautiful mix of late summer perennials and grasses. Winding paths and plenty of seats incl a romantic tulip arbour. Garden open Wed-Sun from June. Plants for sale in nursery.

Victoria Hall will be host to Saltaire’s first Holistic Health Fair on Sunday 17th June 2018. Celebrating the wellbeing of Mind, Body & Spirit, there will be over 50 exhibitors, and a timetable of free yoga classes, talks and workshops to attend.

This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER.

Book on to this behind-the-scenes tour to see parts of the house not normally open to visitors. You’ll visit the cellars and near derelict servants’ quarters to learn how the family and their servants lived and worked at Nostell. Booking Essential. Phone: 01924 863892.

A new display in The Community Art Space. Showcasing Calligraphy work by Tom, a former mining surveyor from the North East, was fascinated by the lettering used by surveyors on mining plans.

Put Dad’s DIY skills to the test and see who can build the best mini raft with sticks and leaves.

This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. Enter now

Starting at St Peter’s Church then up to Heath on foot, why not join us for a fun afternoon. First prize is a voucher for Heath Tea Rooms. Afternoon Cream Teas will be served in the Church Hall cafe before the the Treasure Hunt.

19 April - 28 July 2018 An exhibition celebrating the ten year anniversary of The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery From the quiet philanthropy of the Burton Family to the incisive vision of its Keeper, Dr Hilary Diaper, this exhibition celebrates the remarkable efforts to create a public space for the University

Learn a few secrets from Nostell’s kitchen gardener, from growing giant onions to the perfect potatoes. Join Mark in the kitchen garden for his top tips for growing fruit and veg, with seasonal highlights including rhubarb, herbs and summer fruits.

New to using archives or stuck on a piece of research? Book a 45 minute slot where you will receive one-to one guidance from our professional Archive team to help guide you through using our fascinating collections.

SAA-uk and Leeds College of Music join forces to bring you recitals, talks and world class music on this 2018 Summer Solstice. International artists like Dr.

Under a star studded big top a vibrant band of international acrobats and musicians invite you to share in their circus spectacle, NOW OR NEVER. In this haven of fun, the circus artists invite young and old to leave their differences outside the tent, to dream and simply enjoy being together.

Demonstration

New to using archives or stuck on a piece of research? Book a 45 minute slot where you will receive one-to one guidance from our professional Archive team to help guide you through using our fascinating collections.

A brand new night of comedy at Mecca Wakefield. Featuring: Barry Dodds, Silky and Martin Mor. Date: Friday 22nd June Time: 9.30pm Venue: Mecca Venue Address: Westgate Retail & Leisure park, Collinsway, Wakefield WF2 9SE Venue Website: www.meccabingo.

Book, Music and lyrics by Meredith Willson, Story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey A great Broadway and West End Musical of the old style, with lots of great musical numbers. For all ages!

Letz Zep. Artists performing: Letz Zep.: Tickets avaiable.

An action-packed themed weekend focussing on the notorious 18th-century English pirate who plundered the Caribbean seas. 2018 marks the 300th anniversary of his death.

Excited to announce the original family rave, BIG FISH LITTLE FISH, brings it back to Leeds for the first time since our amazing sell-out party back in May 2017!

As part of a small group, with lots of help on hand from our resident expert MC Woodcrafts, you can create and craft your own natural wooden creation to take home. All tools and materials are provided. From log to spoon, experience the full process of transforming a log into your own hand carved spoon.

Two-Day event: Sat 23 & Sun 24 June 2018: 40+ stalls of genuine vintage loveliness for you and your home including vintage fashion, such as 1940’s tea dresses, 1950’s frocks, jewellery, accessories, furniture, homewares, vintage vinyl, toys, books, kitchenalia and collectables, all from the 1920’s to the 1980’s….

Join us for a night to remember as we lace up to walk in memory of a loved one. Starting at the University of Huddersfield, we’ll be ramping up the fun in 2018, with live performances and entertainment from Pulse radio starting at 9.30pm.

Yorkshire Philharmonic Choir presents its 2018 Summer Concert in the striking surroundings of Wakefield Cathedral. The Concert will feature 2 ’secular’ cantatas. Firstly the unique yet ever popular Carmina Burana by Carl Orff.

Free fun day for the area,stalls,punch and Judy,bouncy castle,many more attractions.

Sat 23rd June - Victoria Hall, Hard Ings Road, Keighley, BD21 3JN - Doors Open 13:15 – 15:15 Over 30 stalls selling excellent condition baby and children’s goods at bargain prices. Well-known brands at a fraction of high street prices. Everything imaginable for your little ones.

Flight of the Conchords. Artists performing: Flight of the Conchords.: Tickets avaiable.

Join us for our first Walk for Parkinson’s event in the Calder Valley. Choose from the short route (8 miles) or the long route (approx. 15 miles) We meet at Mytholmroyd Community Centre before travelling by coach to Hollingworth Lake.

Join us for Striding for Survival in the beautiful grounds of Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury! This is a great opportunity for you to come together with friends and family to help raise more awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer.

1 day introduction to green woodworking for families in partnership with MC Woodcraft. An day introduction to green woodworking for families in partnership with MC Woodcraf.t Discover the hands-on techniques of green woodworking and fire lighting as a family. Campfire cooking jacket potato lunch included.

Come racing with us today and enjoy whippet racing before the first race! And the first 500 people wearing a flat cap will also be able to pick up either a free Racecard, drinks voucher or betting voucher! totepool will be sponsoring 7 high class, competitive races including the Listed totepool.

Singing songs and making music together is a fantastic way of supporting the development and well-being of children under 4 - and it’s fun for adults too!

Rufus Wainwright. Artists performing: Rufus Wainwright.: Tickets avaiable.

Are you looking for some expert help conserving your personal archive? This bespoke experience with Head of Conservation at WYAS, Shirley Jones, will provide you with tailored solutions. Including hands on experience of packaging and cleaning specific to your needs. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Hailed as the perfect musical comedy, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. From showgirls to gamblers, do-gooders to down-and-outs, all human life is here in the vibrant city that never sleeps.

Brighouse Basin

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Wallers Brewery in Bradford on June 27th 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Brennan Reece, George Rigden and host Freddy Quinne Show details: Brennan Reece - Best Newcomer (nominee), Edinburgh Comedy Festival 2016.

Acclaimed period music group ARIOSO perform vocal and instrumental works by Francois Couperin and his contemporaries performed at the fabulous court of Louis XIV - Le Roy Soleil.

Finish homework from 14 June

From The Jam. Artists performing: From The Jam.: Tickets avaiable.

DAMIAN "JR. GONG" MARLEY Plus Christopher Ellis. Artists performing: Damian Marley.: Tickets avaiable.

Larger-than-life British actor Brian Blessed is known for his hearty, king-sized portrayals on film and television. A giant of a man accompanied by an eloquent wit and booming, operatic voice.?? An evening with Brian Blessed is an experience that nobody should miss.

The gin festival is back and better than ever. Round up your friends and enjoy gin and live music in the Airedale Barn this summer. There’ll be over 20 different gins to try as well as food and bottled gin available to buy on the night.

Join us for our annual fun afternoon where there will be entertainment including The Nightingales and Vibe, stalls, attractions for children, Tombola, Raffle and Cafe.

Join us in our monthly Life Drawing class with Gallery favourite and experienced artist and tutor, Rob Oldfield. This workshop is open to everyone, from newcomers who want to take up a hobby through to experienced artists looking to hone their sketching skills.

Jo Caulfield Jo is a regular guest on both Mock The Week and Have I Got News For You. Other recent TV appearances include The John Bishop Show, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Saturday Night Live, The Comedy Store, The Stand Up Show.

Follow in the footsteps of the Bronte sisters on this challenging 11 mile walk. Our walk leaders will take you high onto the Pennine moors to Top o’ Stairs. Be amazed by the views over Keighley and beyond to the Dales National Park as you follow in the footsteps of the Bronte’s.

One of the UK’s greatest interpreters of song, award-winning vocalist Clare Teal (BBC Radio 2) – along with her excellent musicians – effortlessly traverses a rich landscape of timeless material.

This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER.

Kick off the Summer of Sport with Wakefield District Cycle Forum. Have a go at cycle skills and join led rides around the parkland.

This is a day not to be missed with some brilliant action on the track! This raceday also welcomes our inaugural ‘The Art of Racing Raceday’ – celebrating everything we know and love and The Sport of Kings! We’ll be looking for 7 guest tipsters to each preview one of the races on the day.

Bingley Little Theatre present Blackadder Goes Forth by Richard Curtis, the TV comedy classic set in the trenches of the First World War with all the charcaaers from the TV series.

Amongst old orchard trees is hidden a restful family suburban garden of acre. Wildlife encouraged by many nesting boxes, ponds, wild flower area, log piles for hedgehogs and flowers to attract butterflies. Secluded summerhouse enclosed by colourful tapestry hedge and architectural planting.

An intriguing 6 acre upland garden within a sheltered valley, created entirely by the present owner over a period of 40 years. In that time the valley has been planted with 20,000 trees by friends, neighbours and myself, which has encouraged a habitat rich in bird and wildlife.

The Yorkshire Wartime Experience is the largest military vehicle and living history event in the north. It is an action packed and fun day out for all the family. With vehicle parades and spectacular battle re-enactments, as well as stalls and entertainment, there is something for everyone.

A quality selection of gardens from large to small, all having a different feel to appeal to all tastes. There are cottage gardens, formal bedding displays, vegetable plots, wildlife-friendly gardens and ponds, spectacular herbaceous borders plus a National Garden Scheme show-stopper.

Come and meet Time Travellers from Anglo Saxon Warriors and Tudor servants to 18th century folk and Air-Raid Aunties baking for Britain in our WW2 Kitchen!

Up to 20 stalls of cool collectables including music, film, pop culture, the quirky and the offbeat. Expect vinyl, CDs, DVDs, comics, vintage toys, books, vintage gadgets and more..... With special guest DJ’s spinning vinyl backing soundtrack in this unique retro venue. Public bar open.

Steep steps access this sloping hillside garden with bold prairie planting melding into the landscape of fields behind. Narrow wood edged paths meander through colourful borders with indigenous wild flowers, plants for shade and roses underplanted with geraniums and herbaceous perennials.

Set high on a Pennine hillside with panoramic views, Honey Head aspires to provide year round interest whilst attempting to be self sufficient in fruit, vegetables, cut flowers and plants.

Doyle (Misfits) - Leeds: Tickets avaiable.

Settle down with a hot cuppa and a gripping read in Nostell’s second-hand book shop. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 12 - 4pm from Saturday 14 April until Sunday 28 October 2018. You’ll find many titles to choose from at very reasonable prices.

This is a day not to be missed with some brilliant action on the track featuring the Listed Weatherbys Pipalong Stakes! There’s an impressive role of honour to this race with horses such as Gifted Girl and Red Bloom amongst the previous winners.

Thomas Chippendale inspired countless designers and craftspeople to copy his styles, techniques and trademark quality. Be part of the #Chipster generation in 2018 by joining in creative workshops to make your own masterpieces.

Visit this brand new exhibition to discover how Thomas Chippendale made his name: from the publication of his pattern book of furniture designs to masterminding entire rooms in the latest 18th century fashions for Rowland Winn at Nostell.

Smith art gallery

Join us in 2018 as we celebrate 300 years since the birth of Thomas Chippendale, one of the most influential English designers in history.

Have a go at a new subject

The spirit of Chippendale lives on! Nostell is teaming up with 2017 Art Fund Museum of the Year, The Hepworth Wakefield to explore the role of artists in influencing interiors with special commissions from Giles Round and key collection loans.

Enjoy an hour’s walk around Nostell’s picturesque parkland. Get some free exercise with a gentle stroll around the park led by our experienced walk leader. Join the group of regular walkers to take in the changing seasons and enjoy a cuppa in the cafe each week. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome.

Fancy something a little different for your Friday night, for adults only' Explore after hours and help us celebrate the 300th birthday of the influential designer and furniture-maker, Thomas Chippendale.

Explore how Chippendale helped create bespoke interiors and objects for his ambitious client Rowland Winn in the opulent state rooms. Immerse yourself in a world of fashion, luxury, innovation and the rollercoaster life of a top-end designer.

Small, mainly sloping, suburban garden packed full of interest. Summer highlights include over 300 varieties of hostas and close plantings of flowering perennials with some rare and unusual plants. Shaded gravel and rock gardens show off acers, ferns and hostas, especially miniature hostas, the nursery specialism.

Join in this free weekly 5km timed run through the parkland, which is open to everyone, free, safe and easy to take part in. People of every ability are encouraged to get involved; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; all are welcome.

An afternoon bursting with music, song, dance, food and celebration! Come along and show your support for our talented SAA-uk students keeping Indian culture, music and dance alive in Leeds.

ROGER DAVIES & HIS BAND No strangers to local audiences, Roger Davies & His Band have recently enjoyed a succession of sold out concerts and are proud to be performing at the 2018 Mirfield Arts Festival. The stage is set for a celebratory show in an ideal venue.

Have an aspiring runner in your family aged 4-9' Come and join Ackworth Junior Runners for running fun and games on the vistas. Meeting every Monday, April - August, it’s the perfect way to get outdoors and active.

Discover more about the amazing properties of herbs and how they’re used in daily life. Our volunteer will lead you on a stroll along the herb border and invite you to smell, touch and taste the herbs. A demonstration where you can see some of the garden herbs being put to good use is included.

After a Series of Pharmacovigilance Conferences around the globe it’s time to announce “12th Global Pharmacovigilance & Clinical Trials Summit” during July 16-17, 2018 Sydney, Australia. In this regards, we take great opportunity to invite you to the prestigious conference.

Join the Nordic walking group every Tuesday for some exercise in the parkland to boost your fitness and your mood! Using the poles, you can tone the upper and lower body at the same time and burn nearly twice as many calories than ordinary walking.

Join us in The Workshop, our new creative space at Nostell for a drop-in craft session. This season we will be looking at some simple book binding methods. During your house visit, take a break to try out different craft activities in a relaxing, informal environment. Suitable for all adults.

Join in fortnightly stories, crafts and outdoor activities with your mini adventurers, especially for under 5s. Each session we’ve different activities themed around a story book, from planting seeds like Mr McGregor and going on a bear hunt to making mud pies like Superworm.

Join Ackworth Road Runners on this invigorating run through the gently undulating Nostell parkland. The run consists of two laps starting and finishing in front of the house. The route follows a mixture of tarmac driveways, well surfaced paths plus a section of grass parkland with a section of gardens around the lake.

ARNBURY BEER FESTIVAL The Yarnbury Beer Festival in Horsforth has been held at the rugby club since 2010 and is one of the most popular beer festivals in the Yorskhire. It celebrates over 60 real ales & ciders all sourced from Yorkshire. The family friendly event attracts people from far & wide...

Learn all about the Winn family’s love of horses and the hidden areas of the stable block that visitors don’t normally see.

Enjoy an hour’s walk around Nostell’s picturesque parkland. Get some free exercise with a gentle stroll around the park led by our experienced walk leader. Join the group of regular walkers to take in the changing seasons and enjoy a cuppa in the cafe each week. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome.

Chapterhouse Theatre Company is proud to present the timeless story of Little Women, based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. Join Chapterhouse as four sisters - Jo, Beth, Meg and Amy - tell the story of their life during the Civil War in America.

Martin Farrar in pen and wash

Charley Crockett. Artists performing: Charley Crockett.: Tickets avaiable.

One fantastic full weekend of Comedy brought to you by Foot of the Barrel. Start your Friday night with Justin Moorhouse, Jack Gleadow and Elliot J Huntley. Finish your Saturday night with Paul Sinha, Harriet Dyer and Anthony J Brown.

Heptonstall church

Once again, it’s time to dust off your Red Shirt and head down to Ponte to enjoy our final evening race meeting of the season.

The Ackworth Steam Rally. Being a popular event for many years, 2017 is arguably going to be the best one yet! Located on Water Tower Field on Ackworth Road, this family event will be catering to everyone’s needs. ??

A jam-packed festival of fun throughout the summer holidays. Experience Fusion – the latest tech takeover of Spark gallery. Explore virtual worlds, code an animated creature and interact with a huge digital waterfall.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is our brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. They can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with friends, all the while helping raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER.

We’ll be taking the walkers bus to Widdop to explore the upper reaches of the valley and dropping back down via the network of valley paths on this 6 mile amble. Timings will depend on the bus timetable, normal bus fairs apply.

Sat 21st July 2018 - Trinity Academy Sowerby Bridge - Doors Open 13:15 – 15:15 Over 35 stalls selling excellent condition baby and children’s goods at bargain prices. Well-known brands at a fraction of high street prices. Everything imaginable for your little ones.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy is our brilliant 5k muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame. Crawl through the mud pit. Have fun with your friends. And raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER.

Join us every weekday for family fun over the summer. Whether little explorers looking for adventures or minimakers ready to get creative, we’ve lots to do this summer holiday. Get wild outdoors on Mondays and Tuesdays, with messy play and fun in the gardens, practice your cycling skills on Wednesdays and cr.

Enjoy the summer holidays with messy fun in the gardens. Join in hands-on fun outdoors this summer. Perfect for littlies, but big kids welcome too! Booking Not Needed.

Have you ever made a home for wildlife' Come along to learn how to encourage more bees, bugs, frogs and hedgehogs to start calling your garden home, have fun building a shelter, or get messy doing some leaf art. Booking Not Needed.

Keep boredom at bay this summer and help us to make a home for bugs. Even mini beasts need a place to call home, come along to the led activity to help us create the perfect one. This is a drop in activity, please join us anytime between 1 - 2pm. Booking Not Needed.

Join Wakefield District Cycle Forum to test your cycle skills and pick up top tips for maintaining your bike. Don’t miss the bike-only woodland trails for a few more twists and turns. Booking Not Needed.

Join Mark in the garden for his top tips for growing fruit and veg, with seasonal highlights including rhubarb, herbs and summer fruits. He’ll also explain how he applies the 18th century principles set out by Stephen Switzer and his contemporaries to growing produce for caf today. Booking Not Needed.

We will be celebrating the diversity of Chippendale’s career, in a range of creative activities for families. This summer we are having fun with marbling paper and using it in a variety of creative pursuits, like book binding and wallpaper making.

Portraits in pairs

Learn a few secrets from Nostell’s kitchen gardener, from growing giant onions to the perfect potatoes. Join Mark in the kitchen garden for his top tips for growing fruit and veg, with seasonal highlights including rhubarb, herbs and summer fruits.

Pack a picnic and relax on the vista for a film under the stars. Get your foot tapping with Grease on Friday and follow a love story unfurling on the screen with Pretty Woman on Saturday.

As part of a small group, with lots of help on hand from our resident expert MC Woodcrafts, you can create and craft your own natural wooden creation to take home. All tools and materials are provided. Discover the woodlands ecology and good green woodwork practices.

Dewsbury’s Annual Canal Festival. Childrens Rides Stalls Owls Boat Trips Bouncy Castles Donkeys Live Music Craft Stalls Food stalls

Set in the stunning grounds of Harewood House, Classic Ibiza starts with a chill-out set where people can enjoy their picnics and a drink, or dance along as the sun fades.

Enjoy hot food fresh from our BBQ or bring a picnic and a settle under the stars for an open air film on the vista. Sing along to Grease on Friday and enjoy the classic Pretty Woman on Saturday. Booking Not Needed.

Cycle from Bradford across the rolling Yorkshire landscape to raise money for Martin House Hospice Care for Children and Young People. Choose from three routes – 64 miles, 48 miles or a family-friendly 17-mile route. There’s a free goody bag for everyone who raises more than £50 in sponsorship.

Plant lovers’ small hidden oasis of unusual, tender, exotic and tropical plants in the midst of large housing estate. Trellis and archway festooned with climbers, colourful pots and hanging baskets. Herbaceous perennials, succulents, tree ferns, palms, bananas, pond and a decorative summerhouse.

Do you know how butter was traditionally made' How long did it take' How was it stored' Uncover the history of butter-making at one of these drop-in sessions. Join our volunteer in the Great Barn and try your hand at the age old tradition of butter making.

Sundays are extremely special at Pontefract – it truly is a day for the entire family to come together. With a huge range of activities including a funfair, facepainting, circus, free sweets, activity packs, racecards for kids, pony rides, trips to the start of races, a Hunt the Golden Horseshoe competition!

Amongst old orchard trees is hidden a restful family suburban garden of acre. Wildlife encouraged by many nesting boxes, ponds, wild flower area, log piles for hedgehogs and flowers to attract butterflies. Secluded summerhouse enclosed by colourful tapestry hedge and architectural planting.

Multi level garden with jungle style planting and accents of hot tropical colour. Boardwalks and bark paths. Crown lifted trees create overhead canopy. Walk under mad, huge Gunnera leaves. 2 ponds, walkway over lower pond and raised deck with seating overlooks upper pond.

Would you like to learn how our rangers keep this woodland a special place to visit' Come along to the Ranger Day to meet the team and find out more. There’ll be information stalls as well as demonstrations, and the opportunity to cook on a campfire and make a bamboo bug home to take home.

YMT’s Musical Theatre Summer Camps are fun-filled 6-day summer activity holidays providing intense, creative training for anyone aged 11-17 looking to explore their potential and develop their acting, singing and dancing abilities.

Experience tastes and smells of the past at these gingerbread making sessions. Our costumed volunteer will be making gingerbread the traditional way. Smell the spices and taste the finished product - how does it compare to today’s gingerbread' Booking Not Needed.

Family volunteering is a chance for families and friends of all ages to spend time together learning new skills in the fresh air. We’ll work together come rain or shine to help keep the woodland healthy and beautiful.

Take part in this year’s Summer of Sport and join Wakefield District Cycle Forum to test your cycle skills on the vista. Test your new found skills on the family friendly bike-only woodland cycle trails. Booking Not Needed.

A whole day dedicated to play – what’s not to love? The Eureka! park will be packed with lots of extra, FREE activities. In partnership with Calderdale Play Service.

An intriguing 6 acre upland garden within a sheltered valley, created entirely by the present owner over a period of 40 years. In that time the valley has been planted with 20,000 trees by friends, neighbours and myself, which has encouraged a habitat rich in bird and wildlife.

Large, rear family garden within a third of an acre plot in quiet conservation area close to R. Aire. Landscaped over past 23 years, featuring late summer perennials, shrubs, pond and shade loving plants. Steps and slopes link lawns and paved terracing. Various seating areas allow viewing from different perspectives.

Ripponden Church/bridge

The Vintage Weekend is a 2 day rally for Veteran, Vintage, Classic, Replica & Kit Cars, Motorcycles, tractors, Commercial and military vehicles. Each day is a different show with different vehicles. The Saturday rally is mostly classic vehicles up to 1997 and Sunday is a rally for older vehicles; anything up to 1976.

That’s right, The Gin Fayre is on tour and we’re coming to a town you! The Gin Fayre brings you a wide variety of gins from across Scotland, the rest of the UK and indeed, the rest of the world under one roof.

Fancy getting into cycling but want a gentle start' Join ride leaders from Wakefield District Cycle Forum for an easy bike ride exploring the parkland and beyond the Nostell estate. These short rides are ideal for beginners, families and those wanting to build their confidence.

Make your own mini raft with sticks and leaves and compete against your family to see who’s the best raft builder.

Bishop Nehru + Support. Artists performing: Bishop Nehru.: Tickets avaiable.

The glitz and the glamour of Ladies Day comes to Pontefract! With a free buttonhole and glass of bubbly to the first 500 ladies in the Premier Enclosure, why not try your luck in the Best Dressed Lady Competition where the winner will win a fabulous all inclusive holiday for 2 to the Dominican Republic courtesy of RIU...

Paul Talbot-Greaves in landscape

Explore Nostell’s flora, fauna and history in this 2.5 mile guided walk across the parkland. Our knowledgeable guides will share the history and geography of the estate, from the original Augustinian priory to the architecture that you can see today including Druid’s Bridge and Robert Adam’s Obelisk...

Overlooking a secluded valley, garden incl large herbaceous borders containing over 3000 varieties of perennials, shrubs and trees, many of which are unusual and drought tolerant. Ornamental pond, vegetable garden and walled terraces leading to wild flower meadow, small woodland, bog garden and wildlife lakes.

Halifax Piece Hall

Slum Village. Artists performing: Slum Village.: Tickets avaiable.

Take a trip down the rabbit hole with Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer as they present the classic tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Join Alice as she stumbles into the magical world of Wonderland and meet a whole host of colourful characters.

Painting heat

Chantel McGregor. Artists performing: Chantel McGregor.: Tickets avaiable.

Book on to this behind-the-scenes tour to see parts of the house not normally open to visitors. You’ll visit the cellars and near derelict servants’ quarters to learn how the family and their servants lived and worked at Nostell. Booking Essential. Phone: 01924 863892.

A welcoming, traditional Village Show, held on the Primary School playing field. Traditional marquees with Show Entries of flowers, vegetables, crafts and hobbies. Brass Band, Tea Tent, Bar, Circus Skills, Face Painting, Tombola, Raffle, various commercial and local groups’ stalls. A lovely, rural setting.

A whole weekend of vintage, with up to 25 stalls of genuine vintage fashion, homewares, small furniture and collectables from the 1920’s to the 1980’s spread throughout the grounds of this Edwardian country house.

After a quick walk into Hebden Bridge we’ll take the bus to Blacksone Edge to follow good high level paths to be rewarded with far-reaching views over the moors and Greater Manchester on this 10 mile walk. Timings will depend on the bus timetable, normal bus fairs apply.

Peter Stark - conductor Gershwin - Cuban Overture Bernstein - Three Dance Episodes from On the Town Copland - Lincoln Portrait Dvorak - Symphony No. 9 America! Bernstein Centenary Come together to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the National Children’s Orchestras of Great Britain.

This Family Day is The Sunday Service Raceday! There’ll be zones to offer racegoers the chance to engage with different parts of the industry: Jockey zone – pre register for an ex-jockeys take on how to ride Ponte. Walk the last 6 furlongs at 11.

Join ride leaders from Wakefield District Cycle Forum for an easy bike ride exploring the parkland and beyond the Nostell estate. Following an experienced leader, you’ll meet new people, discover new cycle routes and explore the countryside.

Hedges and green oak gates enclose acre sloping garden, generously planted by nursery owners over 20yrs. A beautiful mix of late summer perennials and grasses. Winding paths and plenty of seats incl a romantic tulip arbour. Garden open Wed-Sun from June. Plants for sale in nursery.

acre contemporary country garden at 1000ft in the Pennines. Steeply sloping site with far-reaching views over the Colne Valley and out towards the Peak District. Gravel paths lead between mixed borders on many levels. Naturalistic planting for year round colour, with interesting plants.

Learn how to make a campfire and cook up a feast with our expert volunteer. We’ll be learning how to light a fire without matches, and cooking our own delicious goodies. Learn about how the people who once lived here cooked a family feast without the luxury of modern ovens and gadgets.

This summer you can enjoy the great British tradition of outdoor theatre at its very best when you join us for an evening performance of Shakespeare’s The Tempest.

Infest 2018. Artists performing: Peter Hook and The Light.: Tickets avaiable.

Model in costume

Leeds Festival 2018. Artists performing: Fall Out Boy, Kendrick Lamar, Kings of Leon, Post Malone, Wolf Alice, Panic At the Disco, Courteeners, Skepta, Slaves, Don Broco, Travis Scott, The Vaccines, The Kooks, Shame, Billy Talent, Deaf Havana, Milk Teeth, Krept & Konan, Lewis Capaldi, The Horrors, Kate Nash,...

1,000 jigsaw puzzles have been made-up for display and sale. Approximately 200 made-up and upto 200 boxed jigsaws will be displayed at any one time and as soon as an assembled puzzle is sold another will replace it.

Join a family-friendly guided night-time walk through the gardens, spotting our furry friends and all sorts of nocturnal residents including frogs and owls. At Nostell, we’ve hundreds of bats roosting in the trees and buildings around the grounds and many other species that come out at night.

Infest 2018: Tickets avaiable.

Fabulous craft & gift fair with free entry for all, café and around 18 stalls

Fleetwood Bac and Too Petty: Tickets avaiable.

Paw Patrol Live 2018: Tickets avaiable.

Suzi Thompson in dry point

The event takes place the first Saturday in September, there are 100 classes for pigeons, poultry, bantams, waterfowl and eggs and 100 classes in the horticulture section at this show in West Yorkshire.New exhibitors are welcomed from smallholdings and allotments.

Bramble’s small hidden hillside artist’s garden full of colour, texture and newly developed borders includes perennials, ferns, climbers, grasses, topiary and sculptures, lies on the edge of Silsden village. Wildlife encouraged with pond, bird and insect boxes.

David Ramirez Plus Matthew Vasquez. Artists performing: David Ramirez.: Tickets avaiable.

Open evening with exhibition, displays, tombola, stalls, supper provided. Picture of the night competition. Free entry

Definitely Mightbe (A Tribute to Oasis) + Special Guests. Artists performing: Definitely Mightbe.: Tickets avaiable.

The Northern Hot Rod Club is hosting the 4th edition of it’s highly successful Hot Rod & Custom Car Show.

The Southmartins + support. Artists performing: The Southmartins.: Tickets avaiable.

Two day vintage fair during Saltaire Festival: With 40+ stalls of genuine vintage loveliness for you and your home including vintage fashion, such as 1940’s tea dresses, 1950’s frocks, jewellery, accessories, furniture, homewares, vintage vinyl, toys, books, kitchenalia and collectables, all from the

Redemption Festival: Tickets avaiable.

Elvana: Elvis fronted Nirvana. Artists performing: Elvana.: Tickets avaiable.

Afternoon horse racing - a great day out for the whole family with 7 great races with the highlight being the £30,000 EBF Filiies’ Handicap run over 6f. Great Offers available - Buy One Get One Free on tickets and badges purchased up to one month before the date of the meeting.

They Might Be Giants. Artists performing: They Might Be Giants.: Tickets avaiable.

There’ll be a range of friendly farm animals onsite all weekend. Visitors will be able to meet a Llama, cuddle a rabbit, and feed a goat.

Here’s an extract from their website .. "Spirit of Harmony is an amateur male barbershop chorus with over 50 members. We have maintained a top-6 placing in National competition since 2006, making us one of the UK’s leading barbershop groups.

GBH & Conflict: Tickets avaiable.

Afternoon horse racing - a great day out for the whole family with 7 great races with the highlight being the Simon Scrope Dalby Screw-driver Handicap. Great Offers available - Buy One Get One Free on tickets and badges purchased up to one month before the date of the meeting.

The Black Queen. Artists performing: The Black Queen.: Tickets avaiable.

Afternoon horse racing - a great day out for the whole family with 7 great races! Great Offers available - Buy One Get One Free on tickets and badges purchased up to one month before the date of the meeting. Book 4 tickets or badges in advance for this meeting and you’ll receive a free Timeform!

London Calling play The Clash 'GIVE 'EM ENOUGH ROPE' 40th Anniversary Tour. Artists performing: London Calling - A tribute to the Clash.: Tickets avaiable.

A spectacular evening of live music, lights and video in honour of one of the greatest bands of all time

Whoopi Goldberg plus Gina Yashere. Artists performing: Whoopi Goldberg .: Tickets avaiable.

The Daniel Wakeford Experience. Artists performing: The Daniel Wakeford Experience .: Tickets avaiable.

Due to overwhelming public demand and having sold out the iconic London Palladium ten months in advance, Hawkwind have announced further UK dates with their brand new concept show ‘In Search of Utopia - Infinity and Beyond’, including a performance at Leeds Town Hall.

It’s time for the creepiest event of the year. Visit Eureka! for a cauldron-full of Halloween fun for the whole family this half term. PLUS last chance to explore the interactive digital exhibition Fusion in the Spark gallery.

Saying Goodbye are an International baby loss support charity (part of the Mariposa Trust. ) Since 2012, 100 services have been held across the UK, France & North America, the services are completely free and open to anyone of any faith or no faith.

The Final day of the 2018 season sees our final Listed Race where the 2yr olds take to the stage in the EBF Silver Tankard Stakes. Have a final catch up with friends made at Pontefract through the season and enjoy a 7 race card.

Calling all ocean lovers! The annual Ocean Film Festival is sweeping towards Leeds with a brand new selection of the world’s most amazing ocean films, from both above and below the surface.

Dressed To Kill. Artists performing: Dressed To Kill.: Tickets avaiable.

Puss in Boots is no ordinary cat. Clever and charming, he takes life in his stride and befriends everyone he meets. The only thing is, he always seems to bring his master, Jack, bad luck.

Anti-Nowhere League: Tickets avaiable.

Pop in and see Joe Lycett on his brand new stand-up tour, where he’ll be sharing jokes, paintings and some of the pathetic internet trolling he’s been up to recently. As seen on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, QI and The Royal Variety Performance. Duration: TBC - approx.

Martin Stephenson & The Daintess. Artists performing: Martin Stephenson.: Tickets avaiable.

Killing Joke + Guests. Artists performing: Killing Joke.: Tickets avaiable.

Big Country + support: KIRK BRANDON aKoustiK. Artists performing: Big Country.: Tickets avaiable.

From The Jam Plus Special Guest Steve Cradock. Artists performing: From The Jam.: Tickets avaiable.

The Quireboys. Artists performing: The Quireboys.: Tickets avaiable.

An Evening With Afro Celt Sound System. Artists performing: Afro Celt Sound System.: Tickets avaiable.

Bjorn Again. Artists performing: Björn Again.: Tickets avaiable.

Culture Club. Artists performing: Culture Club.: Tickets avaiable.

Weekends from 24 November Sat 15 December – Sun 6 January Visit Eureka’s enchanted grotto, meet the friendliest elves in town, and not forgetting the big man in red! Enjoy watching the brand NEW interactive winter show.

UK Subs. Artists performing: UK Subs.: Tickets avaiable.

Blancmange 'Wanderlust' Tour + support. Artists performing: Blancmange.: Tickets avaiable.

New Purple Celebration - The Music of Prince: Tickets avaiable.

Complete Madness and UB40 Experience: Tickets avaiable.

Harrogate Choral Society last sang Messiah at St Aidans in 2015 and are delighted to return to this wonderful church in Leeds, home to the Brangwyn Mosaics. The church also has a fantastic acoustic to fill with the music of Handel.

Bjorn Again. Artists performing: Björn Again.: Tickets avaiable.

Discharge, Spunk Volcano & The Eruptions and Born To Destruct. Artists performing: Discharge.: Tickets avaiable.

Uncle Acid and The Deadbeats plus special guests. Artists performing: Uncle Acid and The Deadbeats.: Tickets avaiable.

Paul Carrack. Artists performing: Paul Carrack.: Tickets avaiable.

Royal Republic Plus Special Guest. Artists performing: Royal Republic.: Tickets avaiable.

Our exciting family friendly Keighley Super Con returns for its third incarnation at Victoria Hall on 16th March.